Louise Swift

I first went to a gig in 1981, Gillan at Leeds University. I've been a regular gig goer ever since. I haven't kept count of how many gigs I've been to over the intervening years, but it's a lot! My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!' The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;) Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!

Varathron: New EP Coming This October

Varathron: New EP Coming This October STREAM PREMIERE TRACK HERE ! Greek black metal legends, VARATHRON, are gearing up to release a new seven-track EP, called “The Confessional Of The Black Penitents”, this October 23rd on Agonia Records. “The Confessional Of The Black Penitents” features three brand new tracks and four songs recorded live, …

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Doom Over London VI

Following on from last years storming day long two stage event, we are proud to announce Doom Over London 2016 – The Sixth Edition. Expanded to take in three stages across  two days, with an exclusive single stage preshow on the first day. Hosted in the North London enclave of …

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Stiff Little Fingers Announce UK Tour in 2016

Stiff Little Fingers Announce UK Tour in 2016 UK Tour Dates Announced – February/March 2016 With Special Guests Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts Pledge Campaign For 25th Anniversary DVD After the success of their 2014 studio album release, the critically acclaimed ‘No Going Back’, Punk rock legends Stiff Little …

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In This Moment Announce UK Shows for January 2016

IN THIS MOMENT have announced a handful of UK shows for January 2016 Fiery frontwoman, Maria Brink is excited to bring their unique and theatrical live show back to the UK for the ‘Black Widow Tour’, commenting “Here we go again! We are so happy to finally announce our return …

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Redemption Festival 2015 – Warehouse 23, Wakefield

The first Redemption Festival was held on the 12th September 2015 at Warehouse 23 in Wakefield. Redemption Festival is a charity event to raise to raise money for Barnsley Hospice and Wakefield Hospice. With ten bands and a couple of comedians the event started just after 1pm with festival organiser …

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Federal Charm ‘Hercules’ Music Video Released

“Hercules” the new video from UK rock n’ roller FEDERAL CHARM, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s new album “Across The Divide“, which will be released, on October 2 via Wire-Sound/Cargo Records. The follow-up to 2013’s debut album is being produced by Jon Green & Federal Charm. Drawing from a deep well, …

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Frost & Fire Festival – October 2015

FROST & FIRE FESTIVAL Set To Bring America’s Finest Traditional Heavy Metal Bands To Ventura There is no denying that Europe has been the heavy metal hotbed on this planet for several decades, particularly when it comes to the traditional forms of the musical style: clean vocals, soaring guitar harmonies, …

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Silent Jack – Interview, September 2015

Silent Jack – Interview with PlanetMosh, September 2015 Louise for PlanetMosh interviews 3/4 of Silent Jack after Highway to Hell 6 at O2 Academy, Sheffield. Silent Jack were our featured band in August 2014 (see here) but this was the first chance I’ve had to interview them in person. They …

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Cats In Space ‘Cat Strat’ Guitar Giveaway

CATS in SPACE want you to win the ‘CAT STRAT’ Stratocaster, a beautiful brand new guitar was sent to us by Levinson Guitars. It’s a Player model from the TEXAS PTE-2 Blade Series! All you need to do is go to www.catsinspaceband.com and grab an album package or by ‘sharing‘ any of our videos on your Facebook page, you will be …

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Finsterforst Unveil Details of Upcoming Release

Finsterforst Unveil Details of Upcoming Release 2015 has been a pretty intense year for the folks in FINSTERFORST! The release of their latest album“Mach Dich Frei“, many breathtaking club and festival shows and an almost unbearable hot summer certainly kept them busy and sweating! The band has unveiled new details …

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